... I expected all of the children to be motivated by the same start chart, checklist, or reward system. This broad approach left many children unmotivated and uninspired.
Motivation Myths:
"That Danny... NOTHING motivates that kid."
"That kid! One day he is motivated, the next day he is not!"
"Give him something; that will motivate him."
Premack Principal --- If you do x for me I will give you y
May modify behavior but not motivation
Competition: The Great Motivator
inherently unfair in a co-taught classroom
we do our best work when we compete against ourselves - not against others
in the "real world," competition generally occurs between companies, teams, and countries, not individuals
The Motivation Breakthrough